Media Studies Minor

Program Description:

The Media Studies major will complete both theoretical and applied courses. The media curriculum requires students to demonstrate competencies related to communication and media, writing, performance, and production, with emphasis on ethics and critical thinking. As media communication continues to evolve, the curriculum will embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and social changes presented by emerging technologies of communication and information.

Admission Requirements:

Admission requirements are designed to be consistent with existing department requirements. These requirements are as follows:

Student must be an undergraduate and have junior status
Student must have admission in another degree program
Student must have completed 60 hours of coursework
Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.25

Program Requirements:

COM 1520 - Mass Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 2560 - Basic Media Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 3680 - Visual Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 4620 - Mass Media: Law and Regulation Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 4710 - Topics in Communication Credit Hour(s): 3 (taken twice)

Media Studies Minor

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Total: 18 Hours